Hayao Miyazaki Binding: Hardcover

Hayao Miyazaki Binding: Hardcover

• Discover the fascinating story of Hayao Miyazaki, from a wartime evacuee to a legendary and award-winning filmmaker.

  Born in 1941 in Tokyo during World War II, Miyazaki’s father was the manager of Miyazaki Airplane, a company that built fighter planes. Miyazaki’s family was evacuated several times during the war, and some of his earliest memories were of bombed-out cities. Always passionate about drawing, young Miyazaki loved to draw planes, tanks, and battleships. Inspired by manga artists, he dreamt of creating his own films, and in 1985, he co-founded Studio Ghibli.

  Renowned for classics likeMy Neighbor Totoro,Spirited Away, andPrincess Mononoke, Miyazaki’s work weaves together themes of adventure, friendship, and environmentalism. His unique storytelling style, rich with breathtaking visuals and heartfelt narratives, encourages viewers to explore the beauty of the natural world and the importance of compassion. Miyazaki’s journey as an artist redefined the animation industry, and his commitment to hand-drawn animation and dedication to storytelling continue to captivate the young and old. Fans will be fascinated to discover the life story of their favorite filmmaker. 

  This inspiring book featuresvibrant illustrationsand/extra facts at the back, including abiographical timelinewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the animator’s life.
  
  Little People, BIG DREAMSis a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

  This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. Theboard booksare told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. Thehardcover versionspresent expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, thetreasurieseach bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme inboxed gift sets.Activity booksand ajournalprovide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
  
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  “…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’”—Rolling Stone, in praise ofKamala Harris

  Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of out
• Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
• ISBN: 9781805701958